Slackel is a Linux distro a step away from the mainstream Debian-based Linux OS line. It is based on Slackware and Salix. Users already familiar with that lineage are more inclined to like Slackel.

The beginner's guide to Slackware Linux explains how to get serious with the original Linux distro.

Now, here's a more general view of the layout of a Linux filesystem. It's important you get familiar with this; almost all Linux filesystem layouts look like this, regardless of the distribution.

This Linux distro makes Slackware easier than ever Slackware isn't exactly the most user-friendly, but Slackel opens it up to the masses - offering four spins to choose from.

Slackware lacks automation and graphical tools for beginners, making it time-consuming and limiting. Linux From Scratch and NixOS involve complex build processes and unfamiliar package management ...

The Slackware Linux Project has released their version 12.2 distribution.

Linux Mint takes the No. 4 spot in a recent community poll, while KDE is named the most popular desktop environment.

Many of today's new Linux users wouldn't have a clue as to who Patrick Volkerding is. For the brigade whose main arguments are over the merits of this GUI and that, the word Slackware wouldn't ...

So Slackware doesn't try to be the best pond for Linux toe-dipping; it strives to be a great all-round distro for those who know exactly what they want and don't want the distro getting in their way.